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Portsmouth are pushing to sign Gustavo Caballero permanently. The Championship club want to keep the Paraguayan winger beyond the end of his current loan agreement.
What's the situation?
Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has made it clear he wants to keep Caballero. The player has worked his way into Mousinho's plans since joining on loan earlier this year.
Why it matters for Portsmouth
Caballero's experience in the Championship is viewed as an important step in his development. Santos, however, are holding firm on their transfer stance, valuing the winger at £2.5m.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 18th in League, 55 pts, 14W-13D-19L from 46 games |
| Recent form | DWLWW |
| Last result | Portsmouth 1-1 Birmingham (2026-05-02) |
| Next fixture | vs Aldershot Town (away, 2026-07-15) |
What comes next?
Santos are in no rush to make things easy for Portsmouth. The Brazilian club's position appears unchanged, and they would still prefer to assess the market after the World Cup rather than rush into a sale. Caballero has remained an unused substitute in Paraguay's World Cup squad so far, but Santos continue to view his presence as a positive development.
